Three-dimensional thermal analysis of heat sinks with circular cooling micro-channels.
Author(s) : KROEKER C. J., SOLIMAN H. M., ORMISTON S. J.
Type of article: Article
Summary
The pressure drop and thermal characteristics of heat sinks with circular micro-channels are investigated using the continuum model consisting of the conventional Navier-Stokes equations and the energy conservation equation. Developing flow (both hydrodynamically and thermally) is assumed in the fluid region and three-dimensional conjugate heat transfer is assumed in the solid region. Thermal results based on this approach are shown to be in good agreement with existing experimental data. Effects of various geometrical parameters, material properties, and Reynolds number on the thermal performance of the sink were investigated. A comparison between circular and rectangular channels at the same Reynolds number and hydraulic diameter showed that sinks with rectangular channels have lower thermal resistance, while sinks with circular channels dissipate more heat per unit pumping power.
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- Original title: Three-dimensional thermal analysis of heat sinks with circular cooling micro-channels.
- Record ID : 2005-0638
- Languages: English
- Source: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer - vol. 47 - n. 22
- Publication date: 2004/10
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Mass transfer - Keywords: Heat; Geometry; Comparison; Microchannel; Heat transfer; Tank; Research; Pressure drop
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